Monthly Archives: September 2012

Admittedly, this place was not on my radar when planning my visit to Philadelphia. However, on my first day, I kept seeing flags that read “Dead Sea Scrolls.” It turned out to be a special exhibition at the Franklin Institute. … Continue reading →

I must admit that I knew very little going into this film (other than the reviews were mainly positive and that Melanie Lynskey was in it). I soon learned that this was the opening night film of the 2012 Sundance … Continue reading →

My visit to Philadelphia this week was amazing. I saw a lot more than I thought I would. The best spot for me was the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The paintings, artifacts, and sculptures were just phenomenal to see. My … Continue reading →

With the release of Skyfall this November along with the 50th anniversary of James Bond on the big screen, I began to look back on my visit to the Imperial War Museum in London in January 2009. It was my … Continue reading →

In my previous entry (The Films of Tim Burton Part Five), I covered Planet of the Apes and Big Fish. Next up is the first of two 2005 films, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I remember when I first heard … Continue reading →

While I have not yet finalized any awards season predictions, I thought I’d list some of the performances I feel should be considered for a Best Supporting Actor nod (please note that this is for movies that have already been … Continue reading →

For those who’ve followed me on Twitter, I had started tweeting jokes about Clint Eastwood a couple of weeks ago. I was, of course, inspired by his performance at the Republican National Convention last month where he spoke to an … Continue reading →